Childminder EY483398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and the childminder has a thorough awareness of how young children learn and develop. She fully understands children's individual abilities, interests and learning needs. The childminder plans a good range of activities which children thoroughly enjoy.  Partnerships with parents are very good. They speak very highly of the childminder and appreciate the service provided for their children. They comment that children have benefited greatly from their time with her; she is a great role model and goes out of her way to cater for children's needs.  The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to her role. She completes a wide range of training to extend her knowledge and skills and this has a positive impact on the outcomes for children's learning. The childminder continually reflects on and evaluates her practice and the quality of teaching and learning experiences provided for children.

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This provision is good

 Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They develop a sense of belonging and form extremely secure, warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being very effectively.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support parents well enough to share information about what children are achieving at home on an ongoing basis.  The programme for professional development is not focused sufficiently on raising the good quality of the provision further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 support parents more effectively to share information about what their children are achieving at home, in order to help inform the ongoing assessment of children's progress  focus professional development more sharply on raising the overall quality of the provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities, and assessed the impact they have on the children's progress.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of parents' views detailed in references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures and is very clear about her role in reporting any concerns about a child. Risk assessments are completed regularly to minimise any hazards to children. Observations, planning and assessments work effectively to ensure children make good progress. The childminder knows the individual learning needs of children well. She tracks their progress and addresses any emerging gaps in learning successfully. Parents are provided with regular updates about how well children are progressing and the planned next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and excited learners. The childminder gives children time to explore and make their own play and learning choices from the good range of resources. Children's learning is enhanced through the childminder's enthusiasm and good teaching skills. Children have embraced a topic about the Olympic Games. A cardboard box provides great fun as it becomes a plane to take them to Rio. Children enjoy first-hand experiences. They have their own passports, sunglasses, hats and sun cream ready for the journey. Children use their imagination and creative skills well as they make feathered headbands and dress up in carnival dresses, ready for dancing. A strong emphasis is placed on developing children's language skills through meaningful conversations as they play. Children choose their favourite rhymes to sing and spend time with the childminder looking at interactive books. This provides great opportunities for children to develop their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's likes and interests. This ensures children's individual needs are met. The childminder has carefully considered how she can help children understand and respect the needs of others through activities and discussions. This helps children to develop their knowledge of the wider society. Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. They know when to wash their hands and enjoy fruit kebabs at snack time. Children have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. They visit local parks, farms and enjoy trips to the swimming baths. Visits to local childminders and playgroups promote children's social skills and confidence as they mix with other children and share resources. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. This includes a hand signal when they want something to stop and learning how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's imagination and language skills are very good. Children are very confident and behave well. They develop a love of books and listen intently to stories. Children have good opportunities to make marks and practise writing skills. They show their skills in numbers, counting and colour sequencing during activities. Children learn social skills and good behaviours as they use kind words and hands. Their all-round development is promoted effectively in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483398 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1001549 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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